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The origins of this traditional Christmas carol, The First Noel, seem somewhat mysterious, and it is difficult to establish the precise year in which it was composed. However, it is believed that it could date back to the 18th century, or even earlier, although history cannot officially prove this. However, in 1823, the words of…
From the beginning of December, Christmas cards are sent to family and friends. These will be displayed on the walls until Three Kings' Day, January 6th. The many Christmas markets resound with the "Ho-Ho-Ho" of Santa Claus, and the facades of shops and stores are overflowing with lights to create...
Composed and performed by the late John Lennon, former member of the Beatles, Happy Xmas (War is Over) is a Christmas classic. It differs little from other pacifist songs previously written by Lennon, except for the lyrics, which this time referred to the Christmas season. It should be remembered that the singer,…
Deck The Halls, a popular Christmas song hummed by thousands, seems to come from nowhere, but from several sources. In fact, it is believed that its earliest origins could date back to the 16th century, when in those distant times, Christmas carols were more often tunes about…
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The roots of this Christian Christmas carol, Joy to the World, go back as far as 1719. Isaac Watts was the author, and to write the lyrics, he was inspired by an English hymn, taken from Psalm 98 in the Bible. However, if we go back to that very distant era, the carols…
At the end of each year, a visit to a Christmas circus is a short journey into a wonderful world that enchants young and old alike. In the series "The Great Christmas Circuses in Europe," we present a first mention: the Bouglione Christmas Circus in Paris. During the winter, a few weeks before Christmas, the…
Silver Bells, a popular Christmas song, is the joint work of American composer Jay Livingston and lyricist Ray Evans. It differs somewhat from traditional Christmas carols in that the lyrics refer to a festival taking place in a town, whereas in most other holiday songs, the scene is almost always…
A Christmas song based on a nursery rhyme, and particularly popular in English-speaking countries, The Twelve Days of Christmas is said to have originated as a memory game. The lyrics, which mention twelve gifts, which must always be repeated while adding the last gift, do indeed resemble a memory game. The melody itself dates back to the 16th century,…
Music video by rocker Jacques Dutronc Jacques Dutronc video: Santa's daughter Lyrics of the song I found her in the early morning All naked in my big shoes Placed in front of the fireplace No need to draw you a picture My heart stopped beating On the bed I threw my whip...
Having become a very popular Christmas carol among children, Frosty the Snowman follows Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, another song inspired by a character. These two hits also have a few other points in common since they were originally written by the same co-writers, Walter Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson….
An ancient Christian hymn, most likely dating back to the 13th century, Adeste Fideles remains very popular today and is one of the most frequently performed religious Christmas carols during the holiday season. However, the origin of this song remains uncertain, and although there are some clues left here and there, none of them allow…
Santa Baby, a Christmas song written in 1953 by Joan Javits, niece of Senator Jacob K. Javits, and a composer named Philip Springer, became a huge hit when Eartha Kitt lent her voice to it. Unlike other traditional songs played during the holiday season, Santa Baby makes no mention of…
Composed by lyricist Lou Baxter and lead singer Johnny Moore of The Drifters, Merry Christmas has been a traditional Christmas song since the late 1940s. The original version of this holiday classic was recorded by The Three Blazers, a rhythm and blues band formed by Johnny More, his…
Classic Christmas Music Origin and History of the Song An American Christmas song, with music and lyrics written by Tommie Connor, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" caused quite a stir at the time. Originally recorded by Jimmy Boyd, then 13, the lyrics of the song…
The Cartier brand takes you into a magical advertisement: Christmas is Magic. Gift ideas are revealed throughout the video. I invite you to dream thanks to this advertisement produced by Cartier… A jewel…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RZPmKC2c2o
In 1947, Gene Autry, a singer well known for his popular Christmas songs, was inspired to compose another one while participating in the Santa Claus parade in Los Angeles. After riding through the parade on horseback and hearing the crowd chanting "Here Comes Santa Claus" over and over again, he decided to write a new one.
It's not just Coca-Cola that uses the image of Santa Claus to represent its products. Last year, the renowned BMW brand ran an ad showing the friendly man getting ready to climb into its X3 SUV to begin delivering gifts. Well, this year, it's in a fully electric Twingo (nicknamed…
